Orofacial Pain Administrative Assistant

Department SummaryThe School of Dentistry seeks a professional and reliable person to serve as front office Clinic Assistant for the Orofacial Pain Clinic. This position is responsible for the clinical and front desk administrative services, which includes greeting patients, answering multi-line telephone, scheduling patient appointments, pulling patient charts, registering new patients in the EHR system, and creating new and updating patients' charts. Other duties include contacting insurance companies for prior authorizations for visits and procedures, maintaining an up-to-date clinic inventory list, and ordering supplies and equipment as necessary. This position is also responsible for the day-to-day operation of the clinic, the resident and faculty schedules, patient care, and providing chairside assistance as needed.

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QualificationsKnowledge of dental and maxillofacial structures and dental terminology. (Required)Knowledge of and experience in dental front office procedures. (Required)Working knowledge using the axiUm EHR system (Required)Demonstrated skill to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, faculty, and patients. (Required)Demonstrated skill to handle multiple demands and frequent interruptions and maintain a professional demeanor. (Required)Demonstrated skill to organize work and determine priorities. (Required)Interpersonal skill sufficient to interact sensitively and effectively with young, elderly, traumatized, and handicapped patients from various cultural backgrounds. (Required)Demonstrated organizational skill to enforce clinic policies by following established procedures. (Required)Demonstrated skill to use basic math skills to screen patient accounts and do cashiering. (Required)Demonstrated knowledge and skill in using word processing and spreadsheet software programs. (Required)Demonstrated ability to learn new software programs such as patient management software to accurately enter and obtain patient information and data related to scheduling appointments, adding notes, and scanned documents, etc. (Required)Ability to maintain accurate patient information data related to scheduled appointments, reports, etc. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal AffiliationsCalifornia State certification as Dental Assistant. Possession of California State Radiation Safety license. Current (Required)

Special Conditions for EmploymentBackground Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.TB Test: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory TB test.COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation.CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under

CANRA . The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

Schedule8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Union/Policy CoveredCX-Clerical & Allied Services

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